Hazard Recognition Flashcards

Which of the following is an example of an ergonomic hazard in the workplace?

Answer: Repetitive motion tasks performed daily

Ergonomic hazards include repetitive motions, awkward postures, and forceful exertions that can lead to musculoskeletal disorders.

A worker notices a colleague using an angle grinder without a face shield. What type of hazard does this represent?

Answer: Physical hazard from flying debris

Angle grinders produce sparks and flying debris that pose a physical hazard to unprotected eyes and face.

Which condition would MOST likely be identified as a slip hazard during a workplace inspection?

Answer: A wet floor near the building entrance without signage

Wet floors without warning signs create slip hazards because workers cannot anticipate the loss of traction.

In a confined space entry scenario, which hazard should workers check for FIRST before entering?

Answer: Atmospheric hazards such as oxygen deficiency or toxic gases

Atmospheric hazards are the leading cause of confined space fatalities and must be tested before entry.

Which of the following best describes a 'near miss' in safety terminology?

Answer: An incident that could have resulted in injury but did not

A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage but had the potential to do so.

Which action is part of the 'recognize' step in the NSC hazard recognition process?

Answer: Identifying potential sources of harm in the work environment

Recognizing hazards means identifying sources of potential harm before an injury or illness occurs.

A storage rack is overloaded beyond its rated capacity. This is BEST classified as which type of hazard?

Answer: Structural/physical hazard

An overloaded storage rack poses a structural failure risk, making it a physical hazard that can cause injury from collapse.